Why join the course?

This course is designed to help refugees and asylum seekers get the information and the support they need to apply for and enter university in the UK. Follow Ahmad and Rassina as they guide you through the application process, helping you to understand where you want to go, and how to get there. The course is supported by a group of experts across higher education, refugee support networks, language assessment providers and refugees studying at universities.

0:16Skip to 0 minutes and 16 secondsHello I am Ahmad. I am from Aleppo, Syria, and today I am studying at the University of London, doing my master's in Violence, Conflict and Development. I'll be your guide throughout this online course. We'll be talking about how to overcome the challenges that you might face if you're an asylum seeker or a refugee while applying to one of the UK universities. When I came to the UK last year, I thought at first to apply for university. And if I have a grant as refugee, that's more good to apply for financial support and funding and eligible for everything like home students.

0:58Skip to 0 minutes and 58 secondsThis course, Aim Higher, is an opportunity for asylum seekers and refugees who are living in the UK to learn more about the UK education system.

1:10Skip to 1 minute and 10 secondsIt's really important to get started by thinking about what is your current level. And then you can think, what do you need and how exactly can you improve. This course will give you information about how to overcome these challenges, will also provide you with tips and strategies while you're studying here in the UK. Today you've got dozens of websites, dozens of charities working on education, on how to support refugees and asylum seekers. This course is an opportunity to learn all about how to go to a university in the UK and aim higher.

When would you like to&nbspstart?

Date to be announced

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Who is the course&nbspfor?

This course is designed for refugees and asylum seekers looking to continue or start their Higher Education studies in the UK.

It would also be useful for anyone who supports or teaches refugees hoping to study at university.

The focus of this course is applying for, and preparing for undergraduate study.

What software or tools do you&nbspneed?

You don’t require any special tools or software to access this course.